My sister was diagnosed with Stage 4 Breast Cancer 2 months ago. She is more than 1/2 way through her intial chemo treatment. She goes every Monday for three weeks, and then has 1 week off, for 3 months. We have 4 weeks of treatment left. I believe in the power of prayer, and I know she will be healed. In fact, I believe she already has been!
She has two adopted daughers, one is 11, and the other is 2-1/2. The youngest just joined our family a year ago, and is not official for another 60 days or so. My sister needs lots of assistance during this time.
Our Mother passed away from Ovarian Cancer 10 years ago almost to the day my sister began her chemo. The last 6 months of my Mother's life I cared for her and helped he see the beauty in this world, and make her comfortable until she had to leave it. I am doing the same for my sister.
I just became a Mother myself, as my son turned 1, two weeks ago yesterday. It is the most difficult job in the world, but the most rewarding!
As I sit here typing this, I am sick with Sinusitis and a bad cold with Post Nasal Drip. I have no voice, but wanted to have a voice here to show my appreciation to all the women out there!
I have read the tributes and such here of others. They are touching and real. I think this is a horrible disease, but it also brings out the best in everyone afflicted and touched by it. I am amazed how our human spirit shines through even the darkest dawn. It helps me keep on fighting!
God Bless You All!..Thank You!...and Happy Mother's Day!
Via Verde, CA